Haunted Places in Clifton, Maine
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Ayers Island Mill
Orono, ME
8.8 miles from Clifton, ME
A worker whose death accidental death occurred under mysterious circumstances and a little girl murdered by her father are said to haunt here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Lucerne Inn
Dedham, ME
9.0 miles from Clifton, ME
Reports vary on who and why the Lucerne Inn is haunted. Some people claim that there was double murder-suicide that took place here when a man caught his wife cheating. Details of the catching and the man vary from story to story with his name changing with the telling of …
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Univ. of Maine - Beta Theta Pi House
Orono, ME
9.9 miles from Clifton, ME
This house is said to have two ghosts, one a young man who hanged himself after fighting with his brother in the 1950s, and a friendly ghost named Evelyn. Evelyn was a dorm mother in the 1950s who is said to have died of natural causes in the house. She …
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Penobscot Indian Reservation
Old Town, ME
11.7 miles from Clifton, ME
The reservation is said to be haunted by the spirit of an evil man who died more than a century ago. It is said that he strove to rule the area, and he cruelly dominated the Native American woman he married.
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Silver Lake
Bucksport, ME
19.8 miles from Clifton, ME
The ghost of Sally Weir is said to haunt Silver Lake, also known as Mattakeunk Pond. Sally was a maid and prostitute in the late 1800s who was brutally murdered. There are varying accounts of the circumstances surrounding the crime. Some say Sally's ghost haunts the area waiting for her …
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Buck Cemetery
Bucksport, ME
21.6 miles from Clifton, ME
Find the grave of Jonathon Buck, and you'll see it has a footprint stained into the tombstone. Legends told by the locals say the tombstone has been replaced several times, but the foot always reappears. As the legend says, Jonathon Buck ordered his mistress executed, saying that she was a …
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Fort Knox
Prospect, ME
22.4 miles from Clifton, ME
Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1970, Fort Knox is said to be quite a spooky place. Folks have reported apparitions, electronic voice phenomena and the feeling of being physically touched by the spirits here. The site has been featured on TV's Ghost Hunters.
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Coach Stop Inn
Bar Harbor, ME
28.5 miles from Clifton, ME
Built in 1804, the Coach Stop Inn was an actual coach stop and is said to be haunted by ghosts from its past. Witnesses say the lights flicker and unexplained children's voices can be heard. Objects have been moved, and doors will lock on guests after they leave the doors …
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Carriage House Inn
Searsport, ME
31.7 miles from Clifton, ME
The inn, originally built in 1874 by sea captain John McGilvery, is said to be haunted by ghosts who appear in the windows and smoke cigars. The owners' beagle Jimi, clearly freaked out by the spirits who reside here, chooses not to go into certain rooms. The staircase is said …
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1794 Watchtide by the Sea
Searsport, ME
33.1 miles from Clifton, ME
Reports say this establishment is no longer operating as an inn, but it was said to be haunted by a friendly apparition who has been nicknamed Connie.
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Elsa's Inn
Gouldsboro, ME
37.5 miles from Clifton, ME
At Elsa's Inn a maid reported strange noises and Victorian music throughout the inn. However she thinks these ghostly happenings are of a friendly apparitions and she likes the beautiful, and slightly creepy music orchestra that plays at night. (Submitted by Josh)
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Swan's Island
Swans Island, ME
45.8 miles from Clifton, ME
This tiny island off Maine's coast is said to be haunted by a woman who carries a baby; both she herself and her footprints have been sighted. Also fiery balls, sometimes with faces, have been seen floating over the beaches.
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Maiden's Cliff
Camden, ME
48.1 miles from Clifton, ME
A girl is said to have fallen on the rocks below here while chasing her windblown hat. Some reports say she died instantly; others say she was taken home and died later of internal injuries. The spot is marked by a large white cross. Her screams are said to echo …
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Pitcher Man - Goose River Bridge
Rockport, ME
51.5 miles from Clifton, ME
Legend has it that William Richardson threw a 1783 party to celebrate the end of the Revolutionary War. He drunk more than his fill and made sure everyone else did too, carrying pitchers around and making sure mugs were always full. He is said to have wandered off from the …
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West Side Lake George
Skowhegan, ME
53.0 miles from Clifton, ME
Unexplained activity abounds near the camp's cabins. When a group of children came across one old cabin in the woods, each one looked through the windows and saw something different. In one instant there appeared to be a game room inside, with folded chairs around the room. In the next, …
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Mount Saint Joseph
Waterville, ME
57.1 miles from Clifton, ME
Mount Saint Jospeh is a nursing home that used to be a children's hospital. The site appears to be haunted by children's spirits. Different residents in the nursing home, having never met before, have reported a little girl in a purple dress who keeps them awake all night. Many of …
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Berry Manor Inn
Rockland, ME
57.2 miles from Clifton, ME
In the main house of this historic 1898 home-turned-inn, the ghosts of three women in Victorian clothing are often seen standing by a downstairs window. They have also been seen from the street by passersby.
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Captain Lindsey House Inn
Rockland, ME
57.2 miles from Clifton, ME
A generic variety of haunting, this inn boasts at least one ghost (though some claim there are ghosts that number in the dozens there). Doors slamming, footsteps being heard when there is no one present and someone who likes to rumple the freshly made bed, these are are some of …
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LimeRock Inn
Rockland, ME
57.4 miles from Clifton, ME
This historic inn was once the home of Dr. Lawry, and ghostly patients of his have been seen and heard waiting in the parlor. Also, spirits have been seen from the outside, looking out the upstairs windows. The staircase is said to be a particularly good spot for witnessing paranormal …
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The White Lady of Brownville Road
Millinocket, ME
58.1 miles from Clifton, ME
Locals tell a tale of a newlywed couple who swerved off the road in the 1950s or 1960s. The car went down an embankment, and the man went for help. When he came back, his new wife was gone, never to be seen again... alive, anyway. People say she can …
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Strand Cinema
Skowhegan, ME
59.2 miles from Clifton, ME
This movie house was built in 1929, and became Strand Cinema in 2003. Some say it is home to a ghost who is very angry. The phenomena surrounding the place are said to have begun in 1978 when an apartment was added to the building. Workers took the brunt of …
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Keag Store
South Thomaston, ME
60.8 miles from Clifton, ME
At Keag Inn, a mysterious spirit appears, the ghost of a man who may be the former owner. His presence has been felt by both employees and guests, and some have seen a shadowy form on the second floor. The inn was built in 1854.
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Maine State Prison
Cushing, ME
62.8 miles from Clifton, ME
Some equipment used at this prison came from an old prison in Thomaston, which was reported to be haunted. When that prison was torn down, its equipment was recycled for use at Maine State Prison. Correction officers at the new prison have seen spirits of former inmates and have had …
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East Wind Inn
St. George, ME
68.0 miles from Clifton, ME
If you want to stay in a haunted room, try room 12 or 14 as those two rooms seem to have the most haunted activity associated with them. Be warned however, the ghost appears to be a malevolent one, as people claim they have been attacked by an unseen entity …
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Greenville Inn at Moosehead Lake
Greenville, ME
68.9 miles from Clifton, ME
Some weird goings-on have been reported at this inn. A beautiful young woman's apparition has been seen, and she is said to be a friendly ghost. It is also worth noting that the inn may have a talented ghost: Unexplained tap dancing has been heard in Room 302.
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The Devil's Footprint
Manchester, ME
73.4 miles from Clifton, ME
Embedded in a stone in the wall around a cemetery near the North Manchester Meeting House, the Devil's Footprint is a mark of great curiosity. Stories say that when the road was being built, the construction workers came across a rock that couldn't be moved. One worker is said to …
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Randolph Forest - Old Narrow Gauge Trail
Randolph, ME
73.4 miles from Clifton, ME
From the forest, witnesses have reported voices calling out to them, or screaming at them, and have seen orbs, flashes, and dark shadows. They have heard footsteps and felt a feeling of dread. Some say there is a spirit named Bicycle Eddie who may be trying to impart a message …
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The Algonquin
Saint Andrews, NB
73.7 miles from Clifton, ME
The 1889 Algonquin Resort is home to many ghosts. One is an old bellhop who has been known to assist guests to their rooms, telling them about the hotel and town, but disappearing before he can be tipped. The hotel also has a phantom night watchman whose keys clank as …
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Charlotte County Court House
Saint Andrews, NB
73.8 miles from Clifton, ME
The Charlotte County Court House (called in French the Palais de justice du comté de Charlotte) is the oldest one still in continuous use in Canada, built in 1840. It's haunted by convicts who were executed here, who materialize as cold spots and a feeling of being watched. One angry …
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Readfield Historical Society and Museum
Readfield, ME
76.2 miles from Clifton, ME
This building is haunted by a young schoolgirl and a hostile presence, believed to be a male. Whispering noises, moans and screams have been heard in the building, along with disembodied footsteps. A visitor was attacked by an unseen entity. Electrical appliances go on and off, and chairs and desks …
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Route 2A
Wytopitlock, ME
76.5 miles from Clifton, ME
There's a song based on this road called "A Tombstone Every Mile"; it about sums up the tragedy that has occurred here. A woman is commonly seen begging for people to stop, screaming that her husband is trapped in the carnage of what was once their vehicle. She vanishes when …
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Canfield's Restaurant
Wiscasset, ME
79.8 miles from Clifton, ME
Built in the 1790s to be a boardinghouse, the building that now houses Canfield's Restaurant is said to be haunted by a poltergeist. Witnesses say teapots are turned topsy-turvy, chairs move around, and the some witnesses are smacked in the behind. Believed to be Lydia Dana, a previous owner, she …
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Governor Smith House
Wiscasset, ME
79.8 miles from Clifton, ME
The historic house, a private home, is said to have 3 ghosts: an elderly lady, a Penobscot Indian, and a dog named Guy. The lady has been seen upstairs, waving from the window, or rocking in the parlor. The dog scratches at doors, and living cats stop and stare as …
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Musical Wonder House Museum
Wiscasset, ME
79.8 miles from Clifton, ME
Original a two-family home built in 1852, this museum is said to be haunted by a young man in his early 20s. His apparition has been seen around the museum, and it is believed that he was a former resident of the house long ago.
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Fort William Henry - Colonial Pemaquid
Bristol, ME
81.5 miles from Clifton, ME
A ghost is said to live at this popular historic tourist attraction. In 1696, Native American Chief Taukolexis was said to be hanged here at the fort. Locals say that his ghost now resides in the tree from which he was hanged. His spirit also is said to appear as …
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The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Boothbay Harbor, ME
86.1 miles from Clifton, ME
It is said that at the Boothbay Opera House, the ghost of an unknown soul haunts a room on the second floor.
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North Bowdoin Cemetery - Cemetery in the Pit
Bowdoin, ME
87.5 miles from Clifton, ME
Rumored to have been buried here in the 1800s is a woman who practiced witchcraft. Some say she was buried near a big stump, and if a star appears in the stump, it means the witch is roaming the grounds with you. It is said that there is a curse …
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Outer Heron Island
Boothbay, ME
89.1 miles from Clifton, ME
A headless sea captain's ghost is rumored to linger here, searching for his head. According to legend, he lost his noggin long ago in a nearby shipwreck.
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Pickard Theatre - Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME
94.8 miles from Clifton, ME
At the Pickard Theater at Bowdoin College, a technician reported seeing a lamp swinging although there was no ventilation in the room, and feeling extremely cold.
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Bowdoin College - Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum
Brunswick, ME
94.8 miles from Clifton, ME
The museum is named for a former owner, Civil War general, Bowdoin College president, and Maine Governor Joshua L. Chamberlain. Built around 1924, the Greek Revival home is still home to Chamberlain and his wife Fanny, some say. Their apparitions have been seen in the house many times, as well …
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Five Stones of River Road
Brunswick, ME
95.4 miles from Clifton, ME
The 5 mysterious stones have no known purpose, but those who love nearby say that on moonlit nights, singing voices can be heard around them. Some say they are the voices of long-gone Native Americans who lived here long ago.
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Seguin Island Lighthouse
Phippsburg, ME
98.0 miles from Clifton, ME
Local legend tells of a former keeper who ordered a piano for his bored young wife. It came with one song on sheet music, which she played over and over until her husband, driven insane by the repetition, chopped the piano to bits with an axe and then killed his …
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Harpswell Harbor
Harpswell, ME
103.2 miles from Clifton, ME
A famous phantom ship was said to appear just before dark. It was depicted in the John Greenleaf Whittier's 1866 poem "The Dead Ship of Harpswell." The ship changed size and shape, but always appeared sailing straight ahead at full sail, no matter what the weather was like. Legends say …
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